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18.3.16 Farmer ADVERTISING FEATURE Safe use of two-wheeled motorbikes on farms Photo: Southern Suzuki In-depth understanding of environmental challenges aipa sheep and beef farmers Dennis and Rachelle O’Callaghan have been named supreme winners of the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards. The couple,who own610ha Temataa Station in Doubtless Bay, were also presented with the BallanceAgri-Nutrients Soil Management Award, theBeef+ LambNewZealand Livestock Award and the WaterForce Integrated Management Award. Judges said the O’Callaghans’ balanced impressive production and exceptional financial performancewith an in-depth understanding of the environmental challenges faced by their farm. They run an intensive beef Before starting the bike, check the following: A. Check the cables for kinks or broken strands. Lubricate the cables. B. Make sure your tyres are in good condition. Check the following features: Air pressure: the bike won’t handle properly if the air pressure is too low or too high. This affects braking and steering. Check your owner’s manual for the correct tyre pressure – incorrect tyre pressure contributes to bike crashes. Worn or uneven tread: this affects the bike’s handling and makes it harder to control on slippery or uneven surfaces. Cuts, nails stuck in the tread and cracks in the sidewalls. A tyre blowout is extremely dangerous. C. Check all light bulbs are working and the lenses are clean. D. Check the drive chain or belt for lubrication, wear and adjustment. Your owner’s manual will explain how to correctly adjust these. E. If your bike has mirrors: Clean and adjust them before you start. It’s dangerous to ride with one hand while adjusting a mirror. Adjust them outward to see around your own body. When riding on the road, you should see about half of the lane behind and as much as possible of the lane next to you. F. Check your bike’s owner’s manual for the right types of fuel and oil. Make sure they are at the correct levels before you start riding – your engine will seize without oil. This could lock up your rear wheel and make you lose control. G. Try the front and rear brakes one at a time. Make sure each brake, when applied, holds the bike. H. Make sure clutch and throttle controls work smoothly. I. Make sure you can operate hand and foot controls when you sit comfortably on the bike. J. Try your dip switch to make sure both high and low beams work. K. If your bike has a hazard light switch, check that it works. L. Try each brake control and make sure each one flashes your brake light. M. Check that your horn works. N. Running out of petrol can be dangerous, especially if you can’t get off the road quickly. Know the fuel tap’s position and operation. Don’t ride long distances with the fuel tap on ‘reserve’. Only use the reserve tank to go back and refuel. 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SOUTH OTAGO GRAIN Co Ltd FROM US TO EWES Mike 027 418 1257 Phone: Balclutha (03) 418-1197 www.southotagograin.co.nz Locally owned and operated for over 40 years AH (03) 418-0511 • Email sograin@xtra.co.nz 7172219AA system that covers 400ha and utilises both Technosystem laneways and cellular systems stocked with breeding cows, young bulls and two-year bulls. The balance of the property is set-stocked with sheep and cattle. Stock performance has increased significantly since the introduction of the intensive system, which is likely to be expanded again in future. Total annual meat production from 550ha (effective) averages 303kg of carcassweight/ha. The judges said the O’Callaghans demonstrated a strong understanding of the limitations and challenges of soils on Temataa Station. Cattle are run in small mobs and stock classes are carefully matched to soil type and land class. Because the farm is located within the Doubtless Bay catchment, limiting nutrient run-off is a key focus. Laneways in the intensive beef system run across the hills to help slow water movement, and mobs are shifted every second day to avoid damage to pasture while minimising pugging and eliminating sediment loss. If conditions getwet, cattle go on to daily shifts, with some of themore vulnerable areas Taipa sheep and beef farmers Dennis and Rachelle O’Callaghan. skipped if necessary. Judges said the O’Callaghans were fully aware that water supply was a key risk to their business. They had invested heavily in an efficient and highly flexible reticulation system that was ‘‘simple and fool proof’’. The property has four spring- fed dams with a large storage capacity for the summer dry coastal location. Water is pumped to tanks on the farm and gravity fed through an interlinked system that allows for anydamto feed any part of the water scheme. Water levels and flows are monitored remotely, allowing for the rapid identification of leaks. Judges said the O’Callaghans, whoare former Beef +LambNewZealand monitor farmers,were very open about what they had achieved and were keen for other Northland farmers to learn from their experiences. They demonstrated the highest standards of industry best-practice, including health and safety,mentoring of young staff and farm succession They also showed the importance of a good work-life balance, contributing to their local and farming community Winners: Supreme award,BallanceAgriNutrients SoilManagement Award, Beef +LambNewZealand LivestockAward,WaterForce IntegratedManagementAward: Dennis andRachelle O’Callaghan, Temaata Station,Taipa. LICDairy FarmAward,CB NorwoodDistributors AgriBusinessAward: Craig and Suzanne Johnsen, Johnsen Farms Ltd,Okaihau. Hill Laboratories HarvestAward, Massey University Innovation Award: Dr Jason Smith,Greenhill Stud Ltd, Matakohe. PGGWrightsonPeople in AgricultureAward: Heath Worsfold andEdenWorsfold, RuralDesign 1984 Ltd–Worsfold Farm,Kaiwaka. FarmStewardshipAwardin partnership withQEII National Trust andNewZealand Farm Environment Trust, Northland Regional CouncilWater Quality EnhancementAward: John Craig, Anne Stewart andSuzan Craig, Green Inc andTahi Estate Ltd, Pataua North, Whangarei. through rodeo and horse sports or by opening the farm up for field days. Afield day will be held on Temataa Station onMay5. 25